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a glossy maple-glazed spiral ham with caramelized edges resting on a white platter, shown in a wide horizontal shot on a holiday table with rosemary sprigs and cranberries scattered around, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Maple-Glazed Ham

Glossy sweet crust caramelized with a maple-mustard glaze and sweet, sticky glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 lb fully cooked spiral ham
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325F and place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan.
  2. Whisk together the maple syrup, mustard, brown sugar, and vinegar.
  3. Brush a third of the glaze over the ham and cover loosely with foil.
  4. Bake 60 minutes, brushing with more glaze every 20 minutes.
  5. Uncover and bake another 20 minutes until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
  6. Rest 10 minutes before slicing along the spiral cuts.

Notes

Spoon the pan juices over the slices for an extra glossy finish.